Devotional Blog

On every trip, decisions are made. Along the road of life, we inevitably face intersections and decisions about which way to go. It is at those moments that we must live by faith, asking God for wisdom and believing that He will never lead in the wrong direction. It is our hope that each article on the blog will encourage you to keep enjoying the journey…and look for Jesus along the way.

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One exciting new door for Enjoying the Journey is reaching Spanish speaking people through the translation of Enjoying the Journey resources.

“Enjoying the Journey” in Spanish

We are so grateful for the many open doors God has given this ministry recently. One exciting door is reaching Spanish-speaking people through the translation of Enjoying the Journey resources. God has raised up several faithful Christians who are working on several translation projects. We could not be more thrilled! ETJ Tracts in Spanish  Our…

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The Newest Member of our ETJ Team

One of the divine designs in ministry is that we are to labor alongside one another. God gave Moses a Joshua and Elijah an Elisha....
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What in the World Is Going On?!?

Have you noticed? It seems the whole world is "out of sync" and people everywhere have gone crazy! At times like these people reveal what...
NEAR TO THE HEART OF GOD

Hymn History: Near to the Heart of God

“The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.“ – Psalm 145:18 We are thrilled to...

My Hero Behind the Scenes

The greatest heroes often work behind the scenes. They labor where others cannot see and carry burdens when no one else knows. I am increasingly...
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When Life Brings Us to Our Knees

Have you ever been so weak, so weary, so wounded that your legs gave out? You did not even have strength to stand up! Occasionally,...
Hymn History: Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know "Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know" was written by Lela Long after she heard about a medical missionary to China and one of his patients… Read the hymn history here

Hymn History: Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know

Hymn History: Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every...
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What was He Thinking?

The only way that we can truly know what another person is thinking is through their words. Words are an expression of the mind. In...
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Help for Your Family This Summer

Days are longer, schedules are different, and young people have more free time. Summer is the perfect season to give extra attention to your family....
He Lives

Hymn History: He Lives

"And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the...
I'd Rather Have Jesus

Hymn History: I’d Rather Have Jesus

“By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the...
7 Things Christians Must Remember in Financial Crisis, money trouble, financial problems as Christians

7 Things Christians Must Remember in Financial Crisis

7 Things Christians Must Remember in Financial Crisis History does repeat itself. The most prosperous nations on earth have eventually and repeatedly faced their economic...
Study the final seven sayings of Christ from the cross. All you need to know about our Lord is revealed in the final words of Jesus on the Cross, Jesus's 7 Cries from the Cross

The Sounds of Calvary

Have you ever stood in your mind at Calvary on the day that Jesus died? Use your sanctified imagination and stand quietly with Mary and...
Saved By Grace

Hymn History: Saved By Grace

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man...
Questions About the Evangelist (Part 2). Sadly, the gift of the evangelist has been sorely (and sadly) neglected in many places. Q 4: Are there evangelists mentioned in Scripture? Q 5: What is the relation of an evangelist to a pastor and local church?

Questions About the Evangelist (Part 2)

Questions About the Evangelist (Part 2) The gift of the evangelist has been sorely (and sadly) neglected in many places. This is to the detriment...
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Planning for a Profitable Summer by Pastor Ryan Thompson

The following article was written by our friend, Pastor Ryan Thompson of Newport Beach, CA. Ryan is being used of God to lead the Liberty...
I Have Never Lost the Wonder of It All

Hymn History: I Have Never Lost the Wonder of It All

Gypsy Smith was one of the most loved evangelist of all time. When he would give his life story, crowds overfilled churches and auditoriums around...
Questions About the Evangelist (Part 1). The mission and ministry of the evangelist is rooted in his message - or, we should say, God’s message. Q 1: What is an evangelist? Q 3: Was Jesus an evangelist? If yes, where do we find Scriptural basis for this?

Questions About the Evangelist (Part 1)

Questions About the Evangelist (Part 1) A few months ago, I answered a number of questions that had been given to me related to the...
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An Open Letter from My Friend…

Dear friends, In 2018, Scott Pauley and I hosted the first Rest Conference at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Hickory, NC. Our friend, Shane Lewis, who...